Food festivals are gaining traction in this lovely Land of Enchantment.  The latest shindig to hit the calendar is the Taste of New Mexico, held in from October 7th to October 9th downtown on the Civic Plaza.

The weather should be fantastic for sampling foods from local restaurants and (hopefully) some interesting information on New Mexican cuisine in general.  Says the press release, “Albuquerque and Bernalillo County will stage a “Taste of New Mexico” promotion to support the restaurant industry. On Oct. 8-9, 50 restaurants will offer the public sample tastes and products at One Civic Plaza Downtown.”

I hope the chile will be hot, the blue corn vibrantly indigo, and the tortillas fresh and steamy, so help me New Mexico.